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Greg Ziemkowski
1946-2012 |
It is with deep sorrow this post is written,Greg
passed away on June 11th
The
following is Greg's Obituary:
Greg Ziemkowski, 65 year old resident of Sullivan Lake formerly of Richfield, MN
passed away Monday, June 11, 2012 at his home on Sullivan Lake surrounded by his
family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, June 16,
2012 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Harding, MN with Father David Macieji
officiating. Burial will take place in the Holy Cross Parish Cemetery in
Harding, MN. Friends may call from 4-8 P.M. on Friday, June 15, 2012 at the
Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz, MN and from 10-11 A.M. on Saturday at
Holy Cross Catholic Church in Harding, MN. Parish prayers will be prayed at
5P.M. on Friday at the Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are with the
Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz, MN. Greg was born November 11, 1946 in
Chicago, Illinois to Phyllis and Clem Ziemkowski. He grew up in Minneapolis then
Richfield MN, graduated from Richfield Senior High in 1964. He met his future
wife while a band member of the Grenadiers and married Cheryl Yohn on December
5, 1964, at St. Richard’s Catholic Church in Richfield, MN. He started in the
carpet business at Lambert’s Floor Covering in 1964. In 1975, he and his
brothers, Ron and Brad, became partners in their parents’ Carpet Installation
business, Ziem’s Carpet Workroom dba Mars Carpet Sales, retiring in 2001. Greg
and Sherry made their home in Richfield, MN before retiring to their home on
Sullivan Lake. In the 70’s and 80’s, Greg coached and refereed youth football
and also coached youth hockey. Greg enjoyed snowmobiling, especially the fun
trips with friends which included the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming. After
retirement, Greg and Sherry traveled in their RV and for the past seven years
loved wintering at Palm Creek in Casa Grande, AZ, where he golfed and played
pickleball. He also enjoyed fishing and his deer hunting weekends. Greg was
extremely proud of his 10 grandchildren and attended many of their sporting
events and activities. He was a member of Richardson’s Lion’s Club, the Harding
Sportsman’s Club, and Holy Cross Catholic Church. Greg is survived by his loving
wife Sherry; daughters Deb (Darrell) Heinecke, Richfield, MN, Deanna (Tim)
Brake, Elko New Market, MN, son Scott (Judy) Ziemkowski, Lakeville, MN;
grandchildren, Jill, Tasha, Michele, Shelby, Addie, Emily, Cassidy, Amanda,
Kaylee and John; brother Brad (Karen) Ziemkowski, Bloomington, MN,
sister-in-law, Lynn Ziemkowski, Prior Lake, MN; and other loving family and
friends. Greg was preceded in death by parents, Clem and Phyllis, and brother
Ron.
Sherry helped Greg make his final journey to Palm Creek, this past season, to visit with friends. Greg will missed by many. In closing our club sends its
deepest sympathy and prayers to his wife Sherry and the Ziemkowski family
Condolences may be sent to his wife:
Mrs. Sherry Ziemkowski
25528 Quarter Rd
Pierz, MN 56364